Rotating Base Driving System for Connection-Aware Position Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Rotating bases on electronic devices, such as laptops, face issues with smooth movement due to external device interference and potential structural damage or user injury when rotating, especially when connection ports are exposed or concealed.
Innovation Solution
A rotating base driving system that determines the operation status of an electronic device to control the position of the rotating base, using a determining module, control unit, and driving unit to automatically adjust between using and retracting positions based on operating modes, connection status, and power supply methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the rotating base is designed to rotate freely between using and retracting positions, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability deteriorates due to potential structural damage and user injury from interference
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit checks the connection status of external devices before allowing the rotating base to rotate to the retracting position. This preliminary action prevents the rotating base from moving when external devices are connected, thereby avoiding structural damage and user injury while maintaining operational flexibility when devices are disconnected
2Ease of operation
If the connection ports are positioned on the rotating base for accessibility, then the ease of operation is improved, but the object-generated harmful factors worsen due to dust contamination and aesthetic appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The connection ports are nested on the rotating base which can rotate between exposing the ports and concealing them within the mainframe. This nesting arrangement allows the ports to be accessible when needed while maintaining a clean, aesthetic appearance when retracted, and the system automatically protects the ports by preventing rotation when devices are connected
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AI summary
An electronic device including a first body, a rotating base, and a rotating base driving system is provided. The rotating base is pivoted to the first body and suitable for rotating between a using position and a retracting position with respect to the first body. The rotating base driving system is adapted to determine an operation status of the electronic device to control a movement of the rotating base with respect to the first body.